HPV vaccination coverage for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients receiving care in a childhood cancer survivor program.

Pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients undergoing cancer treatment and/or hematopoietic stem cell transplant are at increased risk for developing a secondary human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated malignancy. The objective of this study was to determine HPV vaccination coverage among individuals participating in a childhood cancer survivor program (CCSP). A retrospective cohort study was conducted among CCSP patients age 11-26 years attending a CCSP visit between 2014 and 2019.

Interactions between physical activity and type of cancer treatment received on associations with psychosocial outcomes among gynecologic cancer survivors.

Objective: Physical activity is associated with improved cancer outcomes; however, it is unclear which patients may benefit most from increased physical activity. We evaluated whether associations between meeting the American Cancer Society (ACS) physical activity recommendations and psychosocial outcomes in gynecologic cancer survivors varied by type of treatments received.

Methods: We recruited English-speaking adult gynecologic cancer patients from an academic gynecologic oncology practice to participate in a prospective cohort study.

Genetic variants predictive of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms in gynecologic cancer survivors.

Objective: To identify genetic variants associated with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) symptoms among gynecologic cancer survivors and determine the variants' predictive power in addition to age and clinical factors at time of diagnosis.

Methods: Participants of a prospective cohort study on gynecologic cancers provided a DNA saliva sample and reported CIPN symptoms (FACT/GOG-Ntx). Genotyping of 23 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) previously identified as related to platinum- or taxane-induced neuropathy was performed using iPLEX Gold method.

Cross-sectional study of psychosocial well-being among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual gynecologic cancer survivors.

Background: Delays in care and increased risk for mental health diagnoses put individuals identifying as a sexual minority with cancer at risk for decreased quality of life.

Aim: To assess psychosocial health among sexual minority gynecologic cancer survivors, we compared self-reported quality of life and psychosocial measures between individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancers identifying as lesbian/gay/bisexual (LGB) and heterosexual.

Methods And Results: English-speaking adults with gynecologic cancers were invited to participate in an ongoing cohort survey study.

Comparisons of emotional health by diagnosis among women with early stage gynecological cancers.

Objective: To assess self-reported emotional health in a cohort of women with early stage gynecologic cancers and to explore differences based on primary cancer type.

Methods: We analyzed survey data from a cohort study of gynecological cancer patients treated at an academic cancer center. Measures of emotional health included cancer-related quality of life, distress, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and posttraumatic growth.

Emotional health concerns of oncology physicians in the United States: Fallout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: Cancer care is significantly impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Our objective was to evaluate the early effects of the pandemic on the emotional well-being of oncology providers across the United States and explore factors associated with anxiety and depression symptoms.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to United States cancer-care physicians recruited over a two-week period (3/27/2020-4/10/2020) using snowball-convenience sampling through social media.

Perspectives of cancer patients and their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: The immunosuppressive nature of some cancers and many cancer-directed treatments may increase the risk of infection with and severe sequelae from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The objective of this study was to compare concerns about COVID-19 among individuals undergoing cancer treatment to those with a history of cancer not currently receiving therapy and to those without a cancer history.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional anonymous online survey study of adults currently residing in the United States.

Cancer Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States: Results From a National Physician Cross-sectional Survey.

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly impacted health care delivery across the United States, including treatment of cancer. We aim to describe the determinants of treatment plan changes from the perspective of oncology physicians across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Participants were recruited to an anonymous cross-sectional online survey of oncology physicians (surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists) using social media from March 27 to April 10, 2020.

Emotional health concerns of oncology physicians in the United States: fallout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: Cancer care is significantly impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of the pandemic on the emotional well-being of oncology providers across the United States and explore factors associated with anxiety and depression symptoms.

Methods And Materials: A cross-sectional survey was administered to United States cancer-care physicians recruited over a two-week period (3/27/2020-4/10/2020) using snowball-convenience sampling through social media.

Perspectives of Cancer Patients and Their Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Introduction The immunosuppressive nature of some cancers and many cancer-directed treatments may increase the risk of infection with and severe sequelae from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The objective of this study was to compare concerns about COVID-19 among individuals undergoing cancer treatment to those with a history of cancer not currently receiving therapy and to those without a cancer history. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional anonymous online survey study of adults currently residing in the United States.

The associations between physical activity, neuropathy symptoms and health-related quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors.

Objective: Physical activity may mitigate the effects of cancer treatment. We sought to evaluate the association between self-reported physical activity, neuropathy symptomatology, and emotional health in gynecologic cancer survivors.

Methods: Patients were recruited from an academic gynecologic oncology practice to a prospective cohort study.

Molecular characterization of endometrial cancer and therapeutic implications.

Purpose Of Review: The present article reviews molecular subtyping and genomic characterization of endometrial carcinoma, and the associated therapeutic and prognostic implications.

Recent Findings: Endometrial cancer has historically been classified through histology into endometrioid and nonendometrioid subtypes with poor prognostic predictability. Molecular classification through genomic analysis now allows for a major advance in characterization.

Knowledge of pelvic floor disorders in women seeking primary care: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are common conditions; however, most women with these symptoms do not seek care. Failure to seek care may be related to misconceptions about these conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the baseline knowledge of UI and POP among adult women presenting to primary care clinics, as well as factors associated with knowledge levels.

Risk of empty lymph node packets in sentinel lymph node mapping for endometrial cancer using indocyanine green.

Objective: To determine whether the rate of sentinel lymph node (SLN) dissections that do not yield a lymph node on pathological analysis ('empty packet dissection') changes with increasing surgeon experience in the setting of patients undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy and SLN mapping using indocyanine green dye for endometrial cancer.

Methods: All patients undergoing SLN mapping using indocyanine green dye at the time of minimally invasive hysterectomy for endometrial cancer or complex atypical hyperplasia were identified between January 2013 and September 2017 at our institution. All surgeons had prior experience performing SLN mapping for endometrial cancer using other methods.

Retention of laparoscopic and robotic skills among medical students: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Although simulation training beneficially contributes to traditional surgical training, there are less objective data on simulation skills retention.

Objective: To investigate the retention of laparoscopic and robotic skills after simulation training.

Methods: We present the second stage of a randomized single-blinded controlled trial in which 40 simulation-naïve medical students were randomly assigned to practice peg transfer tasks on either laparoscopic (N = 20, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, Venture Technologies Inc.

Laparoscopic and robotic skills are transferable in a simulation setting: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Although surgical simulation provides an effective supplement to traditional training, it is not known whether skills are transferable between minimally invasive surgical modalities. The purpose of this study was to assess the transferability of skills between minimally invasive surgical simulation platforms among simulation-naïve participants.

Methods: Forty simulation-naïve medical students were enrolled in this randomized single-blinded controlled trial.

Peri-Implantation Hormonal Milieu: Elucidating Mechanisms of Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes.

While live births resulting from assisted reproductive technology (ART) exceed 1% of total births annually, the effect of ART on fetal development is not well understood. Data have demonstrated that IVF leads to alterations in DNA methylation and gene expression in the placenta that may have long-term effects on health and disease. Studies have linked adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes to ART, although human studies are inconclusive.

Immediate Single-Stage Cranioplasty Following Calvarial Resection for Benign and Malignant Skull Neoplasms Using Customized Craniofacial Implants.

Unlabelled: Craniectomy defects following resection of calvarial lesions are most often reconstructed using on-table manufacturing. With the advent of computer-aided design/manufacturing and customized craniofacial implants (CCIs), there seems to be more suited alternatives. In this study, the authors report their institutional experience and outcome using immediate, single-stage, CCI-based reconstruction for benign and malignant skull neoplasm defects.

Limitation of imaging in identifying iatrogenic aortic coarctation following thoracic endovascular aortic repair.

A 21-year-old male suffered blunt trauma from a motor vehicle accident causing thoracic aorta tear. The smallest available stent graft was deployed. Definitive repair was later performed using a 22 × 22 × 116 mm Talent Thoracic Stent Graft.